Prep Cook

GRUPO GITANO is thrilled to be hiring for its New York City location, with positions available starting around Mid-November.

Gitano is a global luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand with locations in NYC, Tulum, and Dubai.

GITANO, Spanish for gypsy, is inspired by the Yucatan Peninsula's natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, culinary traditions, colonial architecture, and bohemian spirit. GITANO started as a small mezcal bar & kitchen in the jungle of Tulum, Mexico at the end of 2013. Today we are exporting our gypsy disco, bohemian, jungle paradise around the world.

Live A Little. Be A Gypsy. Get Around. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food according to the chef’s specifications and ensure stations are set up for menu.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare food for service including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use
• Maintain an accurate prep list with thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
• Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet The Fulton standards
• Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out)
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company
• Must be able to maintain a schedule availability flexible to the business demands
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a full service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen
• Culinary degree and/or certificate highly desirable
• Must have excellent knife skills with proficiency in all aspects of cooking
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
• Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take direction and execute
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment
• High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.      
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.     
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds on a regular basis. 
• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.      
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property.  Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.      
• Climbing steps regularly.     

BENEFITS & PERKS 

• Eligible to participate in Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance as full-time employee (Terms and conditions apply)
• Commuter benefits
• Pay Time Off Program
• Employee dining discounts 
• Professional growth and development opportunities 
• Referral bonus 

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is $16.00-$19.00 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.  

Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.